{"product_id":"herbal-avr-antiviral-cold-flu-herpes-hepatitis-tcm","title":"Herbal AVR – TCM Antiviral Formula for Cold, Flu, Herpes, Hepatitis \u0026 Chronic Viral Infections","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHerbal AVR™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal antiviral formula — antiviral, virucidal, and immunostimulant — for acute and chronic viral infections including cold, flu, herpes, shingles, hepatitis, mononucleosis, and SARS; releases wind-heat; clears deficiency heat; eliminates toxic heat; nourishes yin; tonifies qi and enhances wei (defensive) qi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Contraindicated in cases of deficiency and coldness. Contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing. For patients with a sensitive or weak digestive system, take 30 minutes after meals. Antibacterial drugs should NOT be used for viral infections such as common cold and influenza — they are unnecessary, ineffective against viruses, and overuse can weaken the patient and increase susceptibility to future infections. Patients with encephalitis or meningitis should go to the emergency room immediately — warning signs include fever, headache, stiff neck, sore throat, vomiting, and mental confusion with extreme neck stiffness and immobility when trying to lower the chin to the chest.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eViral infections:\u003c\/b\u003e common cold, influenza (flu), oral herpes, genital herpes, herpes zoster (shingles), Epstein-Barr virus, viral hepatitis, infectious mononucleosis (mono), chickenpox, viral gastroenteritis, and viral pneumonia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eChronic, unresolved viral infections:\u003c\/b\u003e chronic unexplained fatigue, continued weight loss, low-grade fever, night sweats and chills, vague body aches and pain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e Viruses are the smallest parasites composed of an RNA or DNA core and an outer cover of protein or lipid. There are several hundred different viruses, most infecting humans via respiratory or enteric excretion, with some transmitted via sexual contact or blood transfusion. Because viruses reside inside the host cell and are covered by protein or lipid, they are very difficult to identify and kill. Treatment with pharmaceutical drugs is mostly ineffective or offers minimal benefits. The body's own immune system is the most effective way to prevent and treat viral infection. Optimal treatment requires simultaneous efforts to treat the infection and strengthen immunity. In TCM, three strategies are used: (1) clear wind-heat and toxic heat, (2) tonify qi and enhance the immune system, and (3) tonify yin to address yin-deficient fire in chronic viral infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBan Lan Gen\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Isatidis): wide-range antiviral — inhibits influenza A and B via hemagglutination inhibition; interferes with attachment of human and avian influenza viruses to host cell surface; indirubin shows cytotoxicity on swine pseudorabies virus and inhibits influenza virus in human bronchial epithelial cells; isoformononetein shows antiviral activity in vitro against H3N2, HSV-1, and Coxsackie B3; clemastanin B inhibits H1N1 (including swine-origin), H3N2, influenza B, H6N2, H7N3, H9N2 — notably does not easily result in viral resistance; clinically used for influenza, viral pneumonia, SARS, acute tonsillitis, epidemic cerebrospinal meningitis, encephalitis B, and herpes skin infections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eYu Xing Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Herba Houttuyniae): remarkable preventive and treatment effect on H1N1 influenza via injection; water extract treats SARS coronavirus; hot water extract significantly inhibits HSV replication — stronger effect against HSV-2 than HSV-1; norcepharadione B inhibits HSV-1 replication; direct inhibitory activity against pseudorabies herpesvirus in vitro; essential oils show virucidal activity against HSV-1, influenza virus, and HIV-1 by interfering with the virus envelope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eXiang Chun Ye\u003c\/b\u003e (Folium Toonae Sinensis): antiviral against coronavirus (CoV) and SARS-CoV — the only herb found to have an evident effect against SARS-CoV in a study testing herbs from Shang Han Lun and Wen Bing Tiao Bian; inhibits SARS coronavirus replication in vitro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eXian He Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Herba Agrimoniae): broad-spectrum antiviral — highly effective against all three subtypes of human influenza viruses (H1N1, H3N2 influenza A, and influenza B); virucidal effect against influenza A and B; inhibitory effect against HIV type-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHuang Qin\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Scutellariae): wide-spectrum antiviral — baicalein and wogonin boost innate antiviral immunity by stimulating cytokine production and increasing resistance to viral infection in human leukocytes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJin Yin Hua\u003c\/b\u003e (Flos Lonicerae Japonicae): shuangkangsu (cyclic peroxide) shows significant antiviral activity against influenza virus and respiratory syncytial virus; clinically: Jin Yin Hua + Lian Qiao used with excellent results to treat 1,150 patients with common colds or influenza\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHuang Qi\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Astragali): immunostimulant — increases WBC and multinuclear leukocytes; enhances IgM production; activates B cells and macrophages; prolongs allograft survival via CD4+ and CD25+ regulatory T cells; clinically: prevents common colds, influenza, pulmonary tract infections, and upper respiratory tract infections; combined with Huang Qin and others in 21 HIV\/AIDS patients — significantly alleviated symptoms, improved immune function, inhibited HIV reproduction, no obvious toxic or adverse reactions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eNu Zhen Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Ligustri Lucidi): increases WBC; reverses neutropenia induced by chemotherapy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eRen Shen\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng): immune-enhancing — increases function of reticuloendothelial system and total count of IgM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChai Hu\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Bupleuri): antiviral; disperses wind-heat; antipyretic — reduces body temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHuang Lian\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Coptidis): antiviral; antibiotic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eLian Qiao\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Forsythiae): antiviral; disperses wind-heat; treats fever, sore throat, and swollen glands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eNiu Bang Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Arctii): disperses wind-heat; treats fever, sore throat, and swollen glands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBo He\u003c\/b\u003e (Herba Menthae): disperses wind-heat; treats fever and sore throat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eMa Bo\u003c\/b\u003e (Lasiosphaera seu Calvatia): clears heat; eliminates toxins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eXuan Shen\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Scrophulariae): clears heat; eliminates toxins; prevents heat-clearing and damp-drying herbs from injuring yin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eSheng Ma\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Cimicifugae): disperses wind-heat; antipyretic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJie Geng\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Platycodonis): soothes sore throat — synergistic with Gan Cao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae): soothes sore throat; harmonizes formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChen Pi\u003c\/b\u003e (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae): regulates qi circulation; reduces swelling and inflammation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBai Shao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Paeoniae Alba): nourishes yin; addresses deficiency heat and low-grade fever in chronic viral infections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eMai Dong\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Ophiopogonis): nourishes yin; addresses deficiency heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eFu Ling\u003c\/b\u003e (Poria): strengthens Spleen; boosts immune system; protects digestive system from harsh heat-clearing herbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShan Yao\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Dioscoreae): strengthens Spleen; boosts immune system and wei (defensive) qi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntiviral\u003c\/b\u003e — Ban Lan Gen (influenza A\/B, HSV-1, H3N2, Coxsackie B3, avian influenza, no resistance); Yu Xing Cao (H1N1, SARS-CoV, HSV, HIV-1); Xiang Chun Ye (SARS-CoV); Xian He Cao (H1N1, H3N2, influenza B, HIV-1); Huang Qin (baicalein, wogonin, innate immunity); Jin Yin Hua (shuangkangsu, influenza, RSV); Chai Hu, Huang Lian, Lian Qiao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eVirucidal\u003c\/b\u003e — Yu Xing Cao (HSV-1, influenza, HIV-1 via envelope interference); Xian He Cao (influenza A and B)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eImmunostimulant\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Qi (WBC↑, IgM↑, B cells↑, macrophages↑, T regulatory cells↑); Nu Zhen Zi (WBC↑, reverses chemotherapy neutropenia); Ren Shen (reticuloendothelial system↑, IgM↑)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntipyretic\u003c\/b\u003e — Chai Hu, Sheng Ma (reduce body temperature)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Releases wind-heat; clears deficiency heat (Chai Hu, Sheng Ma, Niu Bang Zi, Lian Qiao, Bo He)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Eliminates toxic heat (Ban Lan Gen, Yu Xing Cao, Huang Qin, Huang Lian, Ma Bo, Xuan Shen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Nourishes yin; addresses yin-deficient fire (Bai Shao, Mai Dong, Nu Zhen Zi, Xuan Shen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Tonifies qi; enhances wei (defensive) qi and immune system (Huang Qi, Ren Shen, Fu Ling, Shan Yao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Soothes sore throat; regulates qi (Jie Geng, Gan Cao, Chen Pi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach. May increase to 6–8 capsules every 4–6 hours as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e Respiratory infections — add Lonicera Complex, Herbal ENT, or Respitrol formulas. Oral herpes — add Lonicera Complex. Genital herpes — add Gentiana Complex. Herpes zoster — add Dermatrol (HZ). Viral GI tract infections — add GI Care II. Weak immune system — add Immune+ or Cordyceps 3. Chronic fatigue syndrome — add Imperial Tonic. Strengthen immune system — add Immune+. Chronic viral infection or post-viral yin deficiency — add Nourish or Balance (Heat). Hepatitis — add Liver DTX. Genital HPV — add V-Support; use Yin Care externally as herbal wash. More inflammation — add Astringent Complex. Fever — add Gardenia Complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Always eat breakfast — in TCM, 8–10 a.m. is the most optimal time for the digestive system. Drink plenty of water. Avoid all sugar (cake, dessert, candy, chocolate, canned juice, soft drinks, stevia, sugar substitutes, agave, xylitol, corn syrup). Avoid raw or cold food and beverages (sashimi, sushi, salads, steak tartar, seared meat) — eat all cooked vegetables and nothing straight from the refrigerator. Avoid carbohydrates like white rice or bread — they damage the Spleen and produce dampness. No seafood, especially shellfish (crabs, oysters, scallops, clams, lobster, shrimp) — they enter the yangming Stomach channel; especially avoid with skin disorders. Avoid fermented foods (cheese, fermented tofu). No dairy (milk, cream, yogurt, cheese, ice cream) — dairy creates dampness; especially avoid if lactose intolerant. Avoid deep-fried or greasy foods; no lamb, beef, goose, or duck. Avoid cold Spleen foods: most melons (winter melon, watermelon), nightshades (eggplant, potato, bell and spicy peppers, tomato), bitter melon, seaweed, cucumber, grapefruit, papaya, and pineapple. Avoid cold fruits: plums, citrus, guava, pineapple, papaya, watermelon, honeydew. Avoid heat-producing fruits (mango, durian) — aggravate the condition. Avoid spicy foods and stimulants (coffee, alcohol, energy drinks). Avoid spicy\/pungent\/aromatic vegetables (pepper, garlic, onions, basil, rosemary, cumin, fennel, anise, leeks, chives, scallions, thyme, saffron, wormwood, mustard, chili, wasabi, cardamom). Avoid artificial coloring. Minimize meat — no processed meats (lunch meats, hot dogs, sausages) as nitrites are linked to inflammation and chronic disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTao of Nutrition (Dr. Maoshing Ni and Cathy McNease):\u003c\/b\u003e Increase consumption of dandelion greens, ginger, garlic, mung beans, daikons, carrots, mint, and lotus root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Sleep by 10 p.m. — in TCM, 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. is when yin shifts to yang; the body must be at rest during this time for optimal health. There is no better way to restore or enhance the immune system than resting and sleeping before 10 p.m. Afternoon naps of about 30 minutes are also recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lonicera-complex\"\u003eLonicera Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for respiratory infections or oral herpes | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e – for respiratory infections | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e – for respiratory infections | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gentiana-complex-infection-inflammation-excess-heat-tcm\"\u003eGentiana Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for genital herpes | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dermatrol-hz\"\u003eDermatrol (HZ)\u003c\/a\u003e – for herpes zoster | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gi-care-ii\"\u003eGI Care II\u003c\/a\u003e – for viral GI infections | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus\"\u003eImmune+\u003c\/a\u003e – for weak immune system | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e – for weak immune system | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e – for chronic fatigue syndrome | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish\"\u003eNourish\u003c\/a\u003e – for post-viral yin deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balance-heat\"\u003eBalance (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e – for post-viral yin deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/liver-dtx\"\u003eLiver DTX\u003c\/a\u003e – for hepatitis | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/v-support\"\u003eV-Support\u003c\/a\u003e – for genital HPV | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/astringent-complex\"\u003eAstringent Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for more inflammation | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gardenia-complex\"\u003eGardenia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for fever | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/immune-support\"\u003eImmune Support Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Modern Herbal Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53149139599471,"sku":null,"price":30.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/HerbalAVR.jpg?v=1779576634","url":"https:\/\/modernherbalformulas.com\/products\/herbal-avr-antiviral-cold-flu-herpes-hepatitis-tcm","provider":"Modern Herbal Formulas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}